Wheeling, W. Va. - The Wheeling University women's soccer team returns to Bishop Schmitt Field Sunday afternoon for its Senior Day matchup against Point Park University in Mountain East Conference (MEC) action. The Cardinals look to bounce back after a 3-0 loss at Frostburg State on Wednesday as they welcome a Pioneers team coming off a 1-0 victory over West Liberty. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Wheeling enters Sunday at 1-13-2 overall and 1-11-2 in league play after falling 3-0 at Frostburg State on Wednesday. The Cardinals held the Bobcats to two first-half goals before Frostburg added a late score in the 89th minute. Goalkeeper
Katelyn MacInnis finished with four saves, while
Jeanery Diaz led Wheeling with three shots.
Point Park comes to Wheeling with an 10-5-1 overall record and an 10-3-1 mark in conference play. The Pioneers earned a 1-0 win over West Liberty on Wednesday, with Rebecca Pihlgren scoring in the 10th minute off an assist from Julie Rusiecki. Pihlgren finished with five shots on goal among her nine total attempts, while goalkeeper Nicole Kuchinski made two saves to secure the shutout. Point Park held an 18-15 edge in total shots during the victory.
Sunday's matchup marks the second meeting between the Cardinals and Pioneers this season. Point Park took the first meeting, 2-0, on September 6, scoring twice in the final 11 minutes after the teams played a scoreless first half. Wheeling will look to turn the tables at home, where it earned a 2-0 win over Point Park in September 2024. The Cardinals enter the contest looking to snap a three-game losing streak in the series.
The Cardinals will celebrate their seniors before taking the field for their final regular-season home match. Wheeling looks to make the most of the Senior Day atmosphere as it continues its conference schedule against Point Park on Sunday at Bishop Schmitt Field.